Tune in to industry leaders and cybersecurity professionals sharing their stories

Where can organizations find specialized candidates for millions of unfilled security jobs? How can the right approach to training help increase employee retention and close the notorious cybersecurity skills gap? Kevin Hanes, CEO of Cybrary, shares why investing in people is a vital part of reducing risk. Learn how you can effectively prioritize diversity in the hiring process and support the growth of people who value the continuous educational journey that is cybersecurity.

How can purple teaming benefit your organization? When red teamers like Matt Mullins collaborate with blue teamers like Owen Dubiel, you know you'll get a thorough and cost-effective assessment of your security environment. Listen to Matt and Owen share their strategies for successful purple teaming design and implementation. Plus, hear about their new Cybrary course campaign where you'll learn real-world adversary techniques before enhancing detections.

How does the hacker of all trades, Fredrik Alexandersson (aka STÖK), take the time to learn new things, design sustainable fashion, and connect with a growing social media community? Hear how you can satisfy your curiosity with the ultimate work-life balance. Follow STÖK down the bug bounty career path that influenced his cybersecurity career journey and inspired his creative pursuits.

Ransomware attacks impacted 66% of organizations in 2021. As threat actor groups like FIN7 take advantage of expanded networks, security weaknesses, and human trust, it's more important than ever to keep up with their level of prowess. Cybrary's "enterprise defender," Owen Dubiel, and "chief thief," Matt Mullins, discuss how their cybersecurity work experiences informed their Ransomware for Financial Gain course campaign modeled after FIN7's techniques. Follow each part of their attack scenario that lets you emulate adversaries before enhancing your detections to reduce your risk of being the next ransomware victim. Why choose between the red and blue teams when you can do both?

Just in time for World Password Day, this podcast episode is all about password cracking and the solutions to securing your secrets. Four-time DEF CON Black Badge winner and Chief Architect of IBM X-Force, Dustin Heywood, shares essential tips for easy password management. And if you're into ethical hacking, listen to Dustin's advice on which tools, hardware baselines, technique variations, and intellectual abilities will give you the advantage you need to start cracking.